B.A./B.Sc. Geography (Honours), Part-I
Paper-I (Geomorphology, Climatology and Oceanography)
Time: 3.00 Hrs. Full Marks: 80
Answer Five questions in all, selecting Three from section and Two from section
All questions carry equal marks.
Section
1. Discuss in detail the theory of Isostasy.
2. Critically examine the Convection Current Theory of Holmes regarding the origin of the mountains.
3. Discuss any two theories regarding origin of the solar system.
4. How does seismology throw light on the internal structure of the earth? Discuss.
5. Describe the landforms resulting from glacial erosion.
6. Discuss the topographic features resulting from erosion and deposition of sea waves.
Section
7. Throw light on thermal structure of atmosphere.
8. What is front? Describe various types of fronts.
9. Explain the factors influencing salinity of ocean water with suitable examples.
10. Classify ocean deposits and describe their characteristics.